Application
This unit describes the skills required to develop and review a surface water management plan to ensure environmental considerations are met and source of supply is maintained.
This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the management of surface water resources.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, managing staff, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Plan and prepare for management of surface water flows and quality | 1.1 Identify and interpret surface water flow requirements. 1.2 Identify and interpret water flow, quality and quantity requirements, including release. 1.3 Identify and interpret historic source water flow and system capacity information. 1.4 Identify and interpret environmental flows that impact on water flows and quality. 1.5 Identify and interpret environmental factors that impact on surface water. 1.6 Identify, interpret and review the current status of resource and operational protocols. |
2. Develop the surface water management plan | 2.1 Identify and interpret surface water management requirements. 2.2 Identify, interpret and validate stakeholder issues that impact on surface water. 2.3 Develop a surface water management plan. |
3. Review the surface water management plan | 3.1 Analyse and report deviations from planned performance measures. 3.2 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans. 3.3 Review parameters for water usage and quality through monitoring and testing programs. 3.4 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and procedures, and usage and quality parameters. 3.5 Provide advice and guidance to water users and stakeholders. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
developing and reviewing a surface water management plan to ensure environmental considerations are met and source of supply is maintained
reading and interpreting complex numerical data and performing complex calculations to track and manage performance of surface water
gathering, interpreting and synthesising information, including:
historical data
current legislation and standards
stakeholder views
monitoring and test results
developing effective surface water management plans that address the water organisation’s objectives and requirements
using data from testing and other monitoring arrangements to track the performance of the surface water management plan and inform the review of the plan
preparing reports and recommendations for changes to the objectives of the management plan and its implementation
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
relevant legislation, policies and procedures
risk management principles
customer expectations and requirements
climatic and weather characteristics and impacts
hydraulic analysis
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website
Competency Field
Irrigation